Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets, but until now, scientists didn't fully understand why. Existing research from the University of Illinois shows copper doesn't change ...

Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets, but until now, scientists didn't fully understand why. Existing research from the University of Illinois shows copper doesn't change ...

The University of Maryland (UMD) received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to enhance the overall quality and efficiency ...

There’s no question that newborn piglets are more susceptible to iron deficiency due to inadequate iron stores at birth and rapid growth rate before weaning. But little research exists on just how ...

Schematic illustration of PGR-induced S. paucimobilis resided in the adipose tissue. S. paucimobilis residing in the adipose tissue decreases the morphology of the adipose tissue, leading to abnormal ...

Social interactions among individuals are abundant, both in natural and domestic populations, and may affect phenotypes of individuals. Recent research has demonstrated that the social effect of an ...

While not a fatal disease, the infection is painful, affects growth and meat production, and often leads to injudicious use ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Vaccines can improve a hog producer's bottom line, according to research conducted by a team of eight Purdue University animal scientists and veterinarians. This refutes recent ...